New Delhi, 26 September (H.S.): DHL Express, one of the world’s leading international logistics service providers, said on Saturday that it will increase shipping rates in India by 8.9 per cent, effective January 1, 2027.

DHL Express announced the increase in a statement. According to the company, the annual price adjustment has been introduced to offset rising operating costs globally. The annual rate increase will take into account several factors, including inflationary pressures, currency fluctuations and higher industry-specific costs.

The company said that, in addition to inflation, its cost structure continues to be affected by energy expenses, compliance requirements and changes in customs duties imposed by national and international authorities.

R. S. Subramanian, Senior Vice President, South Asia, DHL Express, said, “This annual price adjustment enables us to maintain the high level of service and reliability that our customers expect, while also strengthening the resilience and adaptability of our global operations.”

Subramanian said, “We remain committed to helping our customers navigate this evolving environment by investing in our global network, digital capabilities, security infrastructure and sustainable logistics solutions.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar